Master of Science inAnalytics and Information Management

MCAIM - Master’s Certificate in Analytics and Information Management

Transform data into actionable insights.

You will gain the analytical skills andbusiness knowledge to impact data-drivendecision making.

The Duquesne Difference

The Analytics and Information Management program at Duquesne University will prepare you to apply models, analytical methods, and visualization tools to data, producing insights that lead to better business decisions.

Impact how an organization moves forward by analyzing and interpreting big data.

At Duquesne, you will develop a distinctive skill set:

• Expertise in data analytics and information management with a strong focus on business strategies

• Proven techniques such as storytelling to communicate and explain your findings

• Understanding of data mining, data querying, artificial intelligence, modeling insights, and behavioral analytics with visualizations

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art tools in the field of analytics, such as Hadoop

• Ability to make high-stakes and impactful recommendations to top management as part of your project-based curriculum

Flexibility for working professionals.

• Complete the degree part-time in 2 years or full-time in 1 year

• 10 cutting-edge courses that will set you apart in this fast-growing, competitive job market

• 30-credit degree program with hybrid and online classes

STEM Designated Program

Accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than 5% of theworld’s business programs have earned this prestigious accreditation.

Transform big data into actionable insights.

You will gain the analytical skills and business knowledge to impact data-driven decision making.

The Duquesne Difference

The Analytics and Information Management program at Duquesne University will prepare you to apply models, analytical methods, and visualization tools to data, producing insights that lead to better business decisions.

Impact how an organization moves forward by analyzing and interpreting data.

At Duquesne, you will develop:

• Expertise in data analytics and information management with a focus on strategic business decision making

• Proven techniques such as storytelling tocommunicate and explain your findings

• Skills in data manipulation, data modeling, querying,machine learning, and visualizations

• Knowledge of state-of-the-art tools in thefield of analytics

• The ability to make high-stakes and impactfulrecommendations to top management as part ofyour project-based curriculum

Flexibility for working professionals to choose the path that best meets your needs:

• One-year path with hybrid and online courses

• Two-year path with hybrid and online courses

• Two-year path with 100% online courses

Accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than 5% of the world’s business programs have earned this prestigious accreditation.

STEM Designated Program

30-credit hour program with 10 cutting-edgecourses that will set you apart in this fast-growing, competitive job market

Further your certificate towards a master's degree. You can apply your Duquesne Certificate credit courses toward the MS in Analytics and Information Management. In the meantime, your 15-credit certificate will boost your career advancement potential. Complete the certificate in just one year with five cutting-edge courses.*

Our curriculum. Your success.

Certificate Option

Jacqueline Pike, Ph.D. PwC Alumni Faculty Fellow in Information Systems Management;Associate Professor of Information Systems Management

Certificate OptionEarn your Master’s Certificate in Analytics and Information Management (MCAIM)

Our master’s certificate is designed for workingprofessionals who have earned a graduate degree or have business experience and want to improve their knowledge of analytics and information management. The programis alsoideal if you ’ve earned a bachelor's degree and areinterested in gaining or improving your analytics and information management knowledge and skills across all fnc tional areas.

The program format of hybrid and online courses provides flexibility and convenience along with opportunities to collaborate on real-world projects andnetwork with industry leaders.

Maximum flexibility for working professionals

• Just 5 cutting-edge courses

• 15-credit graduate certificate program

• Complete the program part-time in just 1-year

Further your certificate toward a master’s degree.You can apply your Duquesne certificate credit courses toward the MS in Analytics and Information Management. In the meantime, your certificate will boost your career advancement potential.

Our curriculum. Your success.

• Analytics and Information Management

• Data Querying

• Data Analytics with Artificial Intelligence

• Behavioral Analytics with Visualization

• Application of Data Analytics

Soaring demand for analytics professionals.The integration of analytics is a key strategic initiative in most organizations. Data driven decision-making impacts all parts of the economy and data utilization is increasing at a record pace. Analytics is the #1 top technology priority for both CIOs and CFOs, according to Gartner. The tremendous growth of analytics is due in part to the vast number of industries that utilize data, including healthcare, banking, manufacturing, technology, among others.

Gain a powerful network.Our resources and connections will set you apart.

Our alumni are eager to assist you withcareer advice and opportunities foremployment. More than 93,000 Duquesne alumni can be found in all 50 states and nearly every nation. And, our Center for Career Development offers complimentary lifelong career management.

Earn your Master's Certificate in Analytics and Information Management (MCAIM)

Our master's certificate is designed for working professionals who have earned a graduate degree or have business experience and want to improve their knowlege of analytics and information management. The program is also ideal if you've earned a bachelor's degree and are interested in gaining or improving your analytics and informaiton management knowledge and skills across all functional areas.

• Analytics and Information Management*

• Information Systems Ecosystem

• Data Querying*

• Data Sourcing and Quality

• Predictive Analytics with Machine Learning*

• Data Structures

• Behavioral Analytics with Visualization*

• Project, Process, & Persuasive Communication

• Prescriptive Analytics and Decision Modeling*

• Business Analytics Capstone

Gain a powerful network.Our resources and connections will set you apart.

Our alumni are eager to assist you with career advice and opportunities for employment. More than 93,000 Duquesne alumni can be found in all 50 states and nearly every nation. And, our Center for Career Development offers complimentary lifelong career management.

* Certificate Courses

The Master’s and Certificate programs in Analytics and Information Management accept students in the fall and spring semesters. As an applicant, you have the opportunity to complete the program at a full- or part-time pace. We take a holistic approach in reviewing applications for admission. The following are required for admissions consideration:

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. A 3.0 or better GPA is preferred for admissions consideration.

• Résumé outlining your professional work experience, educational background and roles and responsibilities.

• Two application essays:

1. Please provide a summary of your academic and professional background, current career endeavors, motivation for pursuing a graduate business education and future career goals.

2. What strengths would you bring to the program?

• Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)

• GMAT or GRE scores. A 500 or better on the GMAT or a 305 or better on the GRE is preferred for admissions consideration. GMAT/GRE waivers are available for qualified applicants. Many individuals request and are granted a GMAT/GRE waiver.

• TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants). A TOEFL score of 90iBT or an IELTS score of 7.0 or better is required for admissions consideration.

Do you qualify for aGMAT/GRE waiver?

You may be able to waive the GMAT or GRE if you:

• graduated from an AACSB-accredited business school or ABET accredited engineering program within the past 10 years and earned a 3.25 or greater cumulative GPA. Exceptions are made on a case-by case basis for those graduating with an undergraduate degree from a non-AACSB accredited program.

• have three or more years of continuous, full-time professional work experience. Factors considered in the waiver decision include the type and substance of work experience and the academic record as indicated on official transcripts.

• have previously earned a graduate degree. Factors considered in the waiver decision include the program of study and your academic record as indicated on official transcripts.

Admissions Criteria

Pittsburgh: one of America’s most livable cities. Recently named the Best Big City in the Northeast on Money Magazine’s annual “Best Places” list, Pittsburgh features amazing cultural and recreational destinations, and access to hundreds of great employers who will be eager for the innovative thinking you’ll offer as a Duquesne graduate.

Duquesne’s beautiful 50-acre parklike campus is adjacent to Pittsburgh’s downtown business district. Home to six Fortune 500 corporations, the city is a growing hub for technology, health care, financial services and start-ups.

Learn more at duq.edu/pittsburgh.

Duquesne: a nationally ranked Catholic University.Duquesne is nationally recognized for its outstanding academic and research programs and its commitment to community service and sustainability. The university has earned accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Washington Monthly Magazine.

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduateinstitutions attended. A 3.0 or better GPA is preferred foradmissions consideration.

• Résumé outlining your professional workexperience, educational background and roles andresponsibilities.

• Two application essays:

1. Please provide a summary of your academic andprofessional background, current career endeavors,motivation for pursuing a graduate business educationand future career goals.

2. The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is in 'TheBusiness of Difference Making.' Explain what this meansto you and how you would contribute to this goal as astudent and eventually as an alumnus(a).

• Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)

• GMAT or GRE scores. A 500 or better on the GMAT or a 305or better on the GRE is preferred for admissionsconsideration. GMAT/GRE waivers are available for qualifiedapplicants. Many individuals request and are granted aGMAT/GRE waiver.

• TOEFL or IELTS (for international applicants). A TOEFL score of90iBT or an IELTS score of 7.0 or better is required foradmissions consideration.

Do you qualify for a GMAT/GRE waiver?

You may be able to waive the GMAT or GRE if you:

• graduated from an AACSB-accredited business school orABET accredited engineeringprogram within the past 10 yearsand earned a 3.25 or greatercumulative GPA. Exceptions aremade on a case-by case basisfor those graduating with anundergraduate degree from anon-AACSB accredited program.

• have three or more yearsof continuous, full-timeprofessional work experience.Factors considered in the waiverdecision include the type andsubstance of work experienceand the academic record asindicated on official transcripts.

• have previously earned agraduate degree. Factorsconsidered in the waiverdecision include the programof study and your academicrecord as indicated on officialtranscripts.

Admissions CriteriaThe Master’s and Certificate programs in Analytics and Information Management accept students in the fall and spring semesters. As an applicant, you have the opportunity to complete the program at a full- or part-time pace. We take a holistic approach in reviewing applications for admission. The following are required for admissions consideration:

Pittsburgh: one of America’s most livable cities. Recently named the Best Big City in the Northeast on Money Magazine’s annual “Best Places” list, Pittsburgh features amazing cultural and recreational destinations, and access to hundreds of great employers who will be eager for the innovative thinking you’ll offer as a Duquesne graduate.

Duquesne’s beautiful 50-acre parklike campus is adjacentto Pittsburgh’s downtown business districtFortune 500 corporations, the city is a growing hub fortechnology, health care, financial services and start-ups.

Learn more at duq.edu/pittsburgh.

Duquesne: a nationally ranked Catholic University.Duquesne is nationally recognized for its outstanding academic and research programs and its commitment to community service and sustainability. The university has earned accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Washington Monthly Magazine.

Be a difference maker from day one!Are you ready to make a difference in business? We are ready to partner with you to achieve your goals. To learn more about our graduate Analytics and Information Management options:

Call 412.396.6276

E-mail grad-bus@duq.edu

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